Quality Manager

Quality Manager
Location: Cannock
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Permanent, Monday to Thursday 08:15-17:00; Friday 08:15-13:45
Office Based

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop the company's quality function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven quality professional looking to play a key role within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing audits, and ensuring compliance across the business.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and operational processes.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure any corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints and quality-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Monitor and analyse quality performance data, producing reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with production, engineering, purchasing and senior management teams to promote a culture of quality throughout the business.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, policies and documentation.
• Manage supplier quality performance, carrying out supplier assessments and supporting improvement plans where required.
• Lead customer quality activities and provide support during customer visits and audits.
• Train and mentor employees on quality processes, standards and best practices.

Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager or Senior Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and quality standards.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, FMEA, APQP or similar.
• Ability to analyse data and implement process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.

Benefits
• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 25 days holiday.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Life insurance cover of four times annual basic salary.

If you are an experienced Quality professional looking for your next challenge and would like to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps Recruitment.